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Rhiannon Grist
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Word Person | BFA winner | Best of British SciFi '19, '20 & '23 | THE QUEEN OF THE HIGH FIELDS (Luna Press) | HOME SICK (2026, Solaris) | She/Her | https://rhiannongrist.com

Preorders open for HOME SICK: https://geni.us/homesick
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Rhiannon Grist @rhiannonagrist.bsky.social · 6d
After a violent incident at work, Tamsin makes a fresh start in a cottage far from her old life. But the solitary cottage is actually a semi-detached, with only a thin wall between her & a total stranger.

Preorder: geni.us/homesick
Goodreads: tinyurl.com/3mdv69dp
Storygraph: tinyurl.com/6j5n5xyx
The cover for HOME SICK on a gradient pink background with half a sheep's head. The cover features two sheep heads looking to the viewer, one with black shark-like eyes. The title of the book is in a pointed, thick font, swirling and dominant. Around the book text reads "This house isn't haunted. She is."
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aliettedebodard.com
I'm relaunching Dominion of the Fallen in the US with @awfulagent.bsky.social
Magnificent covers by @fringe-element.net
Deliciously gothic atmosphere, queer characters from across the world, and high intrigue--in a Paris wrecked by magical cataclysms
March 10th, 2026!

awfulagent.com/ebooks/the-h...
Cover of the House of Shattered Wings by Aliette de Bodard: a banyan tree with grey heraldry showing Notre Dame bisected by a sword The text above reads "Enter a Ruined Paris", and below "March 10, 2026" Cover of The House of Binding Thorns by Aliette de Bodard: a dragon wrapped around grey heraldry showing a crowned hawthorn tree. The background is blue with spatters of grungy black The text reads "Ruled by Fallen Angels..." and "March 10, 2026" Cover of The House of Sundering Flames by Aliette de Bodard: a tiger in flames wrapped around grey heraldry showing a hawk above a tower The background is blue with spatters of grungy black The text reads "And Dragons of the depths", "March 10, 2026" Covers of all three books, The House of Shattered Wings (banyan tree and Notre Dame), The House of Binding Thorns (eastern dragon and crowned hawthorn tree), The House of Sundering Flames (tiger in flames and hawk over tower) The text reads "Read the Complete Trilogy", "Available in Ebook and Trade Paperback March 10, 2026"
December 3, 2025 at 8:18 PM
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rhiannonagrist.bsky.social
HOME SICK news is on the horizon, but I can't say more than that yet 🤐

Till then, here's another sneak peek of what you'll find on the back cover:
A moody pink graphic featuring the shark-eyed sheep from the cover of HOME SICK. Over the top the text reads: “The symmetry should have tipped me off.” After a violent incident at work, Tamsin goes looking for a fresh start in a remote cottage far away from her old life. Here she could make real friends, find a job she loves, become a whole new person, even. But the solitary cottage is actually a semi-detached, with only a thin wall separating her from a total stranger. Her neighbour is an enigma. Dowdy one moment, vivacious the next, but always wearing an unnerving smile. Tamsin can’t shake the feeling that there’s something wrong with her, especially when she starts experiencing disturbances in her own home. As the locals share strange stories about her house, and her barely contained paranoia spirals out of control, Tamsin begins to suspect that the past she was so desperate to escape might never let her go.
December 3, 2025 at 10:44 AM
rhiannonagrist.bsky.social
I'll need to replace a lot of devices soon. The first company who's able to offer me genAI-free tech and software is going to get all of my money.
dougjohnstone.bsky.social Doug Johnstone @dougjohnstone.bsky.social · 1d
If someone could offer us a guaranteed AI-free version of the internet, they would become a trillionaire so fast.
December 3, 2025 at 11:48 AM
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hierath77.bsky.social
Added to this, if you're a trans inclusive group wanting to do green woodworking or forest bathing or permaculture or naked drum circles (look, i work in a hippie field, sorry) or what-fucking-ever, you come to us and we will keep you safe. Promise.
hierath77.bsky.social Joanne Hall @hierath77.bsky.social · 1d
Just to say, apropos of nothing, we don't allow trans-exclusive groups to set up at Nantymeillion to do things (things being wild women camps or womens drumming workshops). This has come up in the past. If your "feminist" group excludes trans women you can go somewhere else. We don't want you.
December 3, 2025 at 11:21 AM
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shellbryson.com
The birds sound like they are having battles with laser weapons this morning (sound). Pew pew pew.
December 3, 2025 at 7:45 AM
rhiannonagrist.bsky.social
Anyone else watch THE DEVIL IN ME and wish you were reading the book Danes' character wrote about the events instead?
December 3, 2025 at 11:12 AM
rhiannonagrist.bsky.social
HOME SICK news is on the horizon, but I can't say more than that yet 🤐

Till then, here's another sneak peek of what you'll find on the back cover:
A moody pink graphic featuring the shark-eyed sheep from the cover of HOME SICK. Over the top the text reads: “The symmetry should have tipped me off.” After a violent incident at work, Tamsin goes looking for a fresh start in a remote cottage far away from her old life. Here she could make real friends, find a job she loves, become a whole new person, even. But the solitary cottage is actually a semi-detached, with only a thin wall separating her from a total stranger. Her neighbour is an enigma. Dowdy one moment, vivacious the next, but always wearing an unnerving smile. Tamsin can’t shake the feeling that there’s something wrong with her, especially when she starts experiencing disturbances in her own home. As the locals share strange stories about her house, and her barely contained paranoia spirals out of control, Tamsin begins to suspect that the past she was so desperate to escape might never let her go.
December 3, 2025 at 10:44 AM
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viktorwinetrout.bsky.social
Grant me the serenity to accept the enemies I cannot defeat, the strength to defeat the ones I can, and the wisdom to stop taking Jenga so seriously
December 3, 2025 at 8:38 AM
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wishusdonna.bsky.social
Calling British short science-fiction writers who have had stories published this year - window closing soon for Best of British Science Fiction 2025. Get your story in under the door!
December 2, 2025 at 6:24 PM
rhiannonagrist.bsky.social
Day 4 of the copyedit and I'm already 2/3 of the way through 🙌

Progress will likely slow as I hit harder amends / get more tired, but this is pretty good going so far
December 2, 2025 at 5:16 PM
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solarisbooks.bsky.social
Yesterday was #StAndrewsDay, so, may we interest you in the works of Solaris' superb Scottish contingent?

@mkhardywrites.com 's https://geni.us/needfire
@rhiannonagrist.bsky.social 's https://geni.us/homesick
@rainewilson.bsky.social 's https://geni.us/saltorac & https://geni.us/weallghostsPB
On the left is a photo of THE NEEDFIRE by MK Hardy. In the Middle is the cover for HOME SICK by Rhiannon Grist. On the right, a photo of THE SALT ORACLE and WE ARE ALL GHOSTS IN THE FOREST by Lorraine Wilson.
December 1, 2025 at 5:48 PM
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wishusdonna.bsky.social
So many great books from Solaris this year.
Note to self: get Beauty by Jade Linwood ASAP.

2026: Most looking forward to:
Homesick by @rhiannonagrist.bsky.social
December 1, 2025 at 3:53 PM
rhiannonagrist.bsky.social
Cheeky Monday Christmas market (when it's not totally hoaching!)
Rhiannon (cis white female with blue hair and a pink wool scarf) and Dale (cis white male with brown wavy hair) stand taking a selfie infront of a festive mulled drinks stall covered in evergreen branches and fairy lights). They hold up paper cups of mulled wine and smile to the camera.
December 1, 2025 at 3:01 PM
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solarisbooks.bsky.social
It's the last day to grab Double and Triple Stamps at Waterstones, so why not snap up some special Solaris titles, including new releases and exciting preorders from @kerstinhall.bsky.social @shaykauwe.bsky.social @aptshadow.bsky.social @rhiannonagrist.bsky.social @rainewilson.bsky.social & more?
Solaris books eligible for Waterstones' Stamps offer SciFi THE MISHEARD WORLD WE ARE ALL GHOSTS IN THE FOREST THE SALT ORACLE THE MANY INTERGALACTIC FEAST TERRIBLE WORLDS: DESTINATIONS THE GANYMEDAN Fantasy THE DOOR ON THE SEA THE GODS MUST BURN CRY, VOIDBRINGER THE ORB OF CAIRADO THE KILLING SPELL ASUNDER RAGWORT THE AMBER OWL Horror PREACHING TO THE CHOIR THE POSSESSION OF ALBA DÍAZ THE NEEDFIRE HOME SICK DOLL FACE THE THIRTEENTH FLOOR RED RABBIT ANOTHER FINE MESS.
December 1, 2025 at 1:48 PM
rhiannonagrist.bsky.social
Behold! Tree!
A photo of Rhiannon's Christmas tree decorated in red, gold and white decorations. Handmade red fabric stars. Painted wooden nutcrackers, moons and stars. A million robbins and leaping reindeer. So many tiny gold bells from lindt chocolate santas.
December 1, 2025 at 11:33 AM
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rhiannonagrist.bsky.social
Ngl, gave me a little thrill to see my book in the lineup for the first time 🥹
solarisbooks.bsky.social Solaris Books @solarisbooks.bsky.social · 4d
It's a Waterstones Plus Stamps weekend again, so here's a selection of our Horror titles to *help* you fill your basket! Remember, preorders count too!

Ft. @aptshadow.bsky.social @isabelcanas.bsky.social @mkhardywrites.com @rhiannonagrist.bsky.social Lindy Ryan @alexgrecian.bsky.social & more!
Horror books from Solaris eligible for Waterstones Plus Stamps Deals: PREACHING TO THE CHOIR by Adrian Tchaikovsky THE POSSESSION OF ALBA DIAZ by Isabel Canas THE NEEDFIRE by MK Hardy HOME SICK by Rhiannon Grist DOLLFACE and ANOTHER FINE MESS by Lindy Ryan THE THIRTEENTH FLOOR edited by Guy Adams RED RABBIT by Alex Grecian
November 30, 2025 at 3:53 PM
rhiannonagrist.bsky.social
My husband read THE LAST SHIELD and enjoyed it so much he got a copy for his brother
cameronjohnston.bsky.social Cameron Johnston @cameronjohnston.bsky.social · 3d
It's my birthday!
As such, I'd like you to consider leaving a book review or preordering one - doesn't have to be one of mine. It really helps authors out.
Also, here is a photo of John Dee's obsidian scrying mirror, which I found cool.
On the left, an old carry case with a cursive writing label. On the right, a glossy black obsidian mirror.
December 1, 2025 at 9:25 AM
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eidyngray.scot
Coming tomorrow! The big project I've been working on will be launching sign-ups on @kickstarter.com !

#kickstarter #books #fantasy #scotland #scottish #darkfantasy #folklore #mythology
Coming 2026 Call of the Black Wing Kickstarter Sign up 1st Dec 2025
November 30, 2025 at 5:58 PM
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jessgofton.bsky.social
So very excited to share that my story "As Sweet" is in the latest episode of The NoSleep Podcast!

It's one of my favourite things I've written and the narrators did such a wonderful job.
November 30, 2025 at 4:31 PM
rhiannonagrist.bsky.social
Ngl, gave me a little thrill to see my book in the lineup for the first time 🥹
solarisbooks.bsky.social Solaris Books @solarisbooks.bsky.social · 4d
It's a Waterstones Plus Stamps weekend again, so here's a selection of our Horror titles to *help* you fill your basket! Remember, preorders count too!

Ft. @aptshadow.bsky.social @isabelcanas.bsky.social @mkhardywrites.com @rhiannonagrist.bsky.social Lindy Ryan @alexgrecian.bsky.social & more!
Horror books from Solaris eligible for Waterstones Plus Stamps Deals: PREACHING TO THE CHOIR by Adrian Tchaikovsky THE POSSESSION OF ALBA DIAZ by Isabel Canas THE NEEDFIRE by MK Hardy HOME SICK by Rhiannon Grist DOLLFACE and ANOTHER FINE MESS by Lindy Ryan THE THIRTEENTH FLOOR edited by Guy Adams RED RABBIT by Alex Grecian
November 30, 2025 at 3:53 PM
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solarisbooks.bsky.social
It's a Waterstones Plus Stamps weekend again, so here's a selection of our Horror titles to *help* you fill your basket! Remember, preorders count too!

Ft. @aptshadow.bsky.social @isabelcanas.bsky.social @mkhardywrites.com @rhiannonagrist.bsky.social Lindy Ryan @alexgrecian.bsky.social & more!
Horror books from Solaris eligible for Waterstones Plus Stamps Deals: PREACHING TO THE CHOIR by Adrian Tchaikovsky THE POSSESSION OF ALBA DIAZ by Isabel Canas THE NEEDFIRE by MK Hardy HOME SICK by Rhiannon Grist DOLLFACE and ANOTHER FINE MESS by Lindy Ryan THE THIRTEENTH FLOOR edited by Guy Adams RED RABBIT by Alex Grecian
November 30, 2025 at 2:08 PM
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justinleeanderson.com
Just for absolute clarity, the government’s proscription of Palestine Action is a self-evident farce, deeply unethical and morally bankrupt. It is an unforgivable waste of time and resources, and makes them look both deeply unserious and as ideologically compromised as they clearly are.
November 30, 2025 at 10:47 AM
rhiannonagrist.bsky.social
First baileys of the season :3
A photo of a monogrammed glass with a gilt art deco R for Rhiannon. Inside it carries the cold sweet goodness of baileys. It will not last long.
November 29, 2025 at 6:59 PM
rhiannonagrist.bsky.social
Behold! Soup!
A saucepan full of homemade chicken soup
November 29, 2025 at 5:07 PM
rhiannonagrist.bsky.social
Unexpected item in the bagging area
November 28, 2025 at 8:37 PM